MANILA, Philippines – Former beauty queens Maggie Wilson and Parul Shah were overjoyed when they were announced the winners of The Amazing Race Asia season 5.
The best friends' win was announced during the finale on Thursday, December 15.
Host Allan Wu congratulated the two after they arrived first at the final pit stop. (READ: 8 things to know about PH teams on 'Amazing Race Asia' season 5)
"We did it, we did it!" Maggie told Parul as the two of them emotionally hugged each other.
When asked how the experience was, Maggie said: "It was amazing. It's like we can relax now.
"We're just so so happy we can help Parul's family now, with our winnings," Maggie said, referring to Parul's dad, who previously suffered a stroke.
Parul then said that they thought they finished last in the final task but just went through with it to finish the race.
On the $100,000 cash prize, Parul said: "We're actually splitting up the money and I'm going to help my family with mine. We're going to help my dad retire and just come to the Philippines."
Maggie and Parul are the second Filipino team members to win the race. Richard Herrera and Richard Hardin won the race in 2010. – Rappler.com